Sony FE 85mm F1.8 vs Viltrox AF 85mm f/2 EVO
Both are Sony E prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony FE 85mm F1.8 if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.8 vs f/2)
- Our notes say it suits: Portraits, headshots, low-light portrait work
Pick the Viltrox AF 85mm f/2 EVO if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 31 g lighter (340 g vs 371 g)
Spec differences
12 differences| Sony FE 85mm F1.8 | Viltrox AF 85mm f/2 EVO | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Viltrox
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.8
⅓ stop faster
|
f/2
|
| Weight |
371 g
|
340 g
lighter
|
| Length |
82 mm
|
76 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
78 mm
|
69 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
58 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.8 m
|
0.74 m
closer
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
10 elements / 8 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
STM
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2017
|
not listed
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max magnification, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 85mm both
- Max magnification
- 0.13× both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Sony FE 85mm F1.8
An 85mm portrait prime for full-frame E-mount with an f/1.8 aperture, weighing about 371 g. It uses a 67mm filter thread.
Pros
- Light at about 371 g
- Natural portrait perspective
- Wide f/1.8 aperture
Cons
- Less background blur than f/1.4 85mm lenses
- Closest focus is 0.8 m
Our notes
Viltrox AF 85mm f/2 EVO
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